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 basement basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/

noun

  1. () The lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage  ( cellar , basement )
    the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
     The basement was damp and musty, but it was a good place to store canned goods
    The basement was damp and musty, but it was a good place to store canned goods
  2. The ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture  ( basement )
    the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture
     The basement in that Renaissance building was used as a wine cellar.
    The basement in that Renaissance building was used as a wine cellar.